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प्रश्न
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
Mention outstanding features of the Temple
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उत्तर
The Temple consists of the Nandi mandapa, a pillared portico, and an assembly hall, all interconnected and in the center of a spacious walled enclosure; Its massive tower rises to a height of 57 meters and is shaped like a pyramid. It has thirteen successive stories and its top is crowned by a single block stone, 8.6 meters high and it weighs about 80 tonnes. The interior walls of the temple are decorated with elaborate paintings and magnificent sculptures.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name one of the masterpieces of the temples built, by the Chola king Rajaraja I. Mention one architectural feature of the temple.
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following questions:
Name the place where the Temple is located
Study the picture of the Brihadeswara Temple and answer the following question:
To which Deity was the temple dedicated?
Name any two features of temple built by the Cholas.
Which is the best example of Chola temples?
What is known as the ‘gopuram’?
To what use was the temple put during the Chola period?
With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:
The role of the temple as centres of learning.
Give one evidence to suggest that Cholas constructed magnificent temples.
Who translated the Ramayana into Tamil?
